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Parents, educators urged to encourage play to boost learning

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UNICEF Kenya Country Representative Shaheen Nilofer with pupils of Shauri Moyo Primary School during the International Day of Play held at the School on Tuesday, June, 11, 2024. [Samson Wire, Standard]

Experts are warning that parents and teachers are squeezing the role of play out of children's lives as they try to prepare them for a competitive world.

In an ideal society, playtime means exploration, creativity, experimentation and social interaction. Today, though, a lot has shifted.

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